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FL62 NKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 NKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,259 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on thye inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake wear lamp illuminated, but all pads are ok

Nearside Front Water ingress in the headlamp

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,452 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 85,452 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe, under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,366 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 9 Aug 2019 58,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,502 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside front and rear tyres perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats down and boot full

Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside front and rear tyres perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats down and boot full

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,269 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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FL62 NKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL62 NKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL62 NKF registered?

FL62 NKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is FL62 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 NKF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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